News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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National Prayer Chain
The national prayer chain is an important part of Uniting in Prayer, connecting every part of the Uniting Church - local communities, agencies, schools, and councils - to each other in prayer. Every Uniting Church community is being invited to pray for two others. The list can be downloaded in full to find prayer partnerships across the country.
Which UCA community are you connected to on the prayer chain?
Refugee Sunday Worship Resource - 18 June
Refugee Week 2023 is from 18 to 24 June. The Social Justice Commission of the Uniting Church, Synod of Western Australia, has collated a series of prayers and reflections that could be used in worship for Refugee Sunday, 18 June 2023 with the theme 'Finding Freedom'.
Ordering Name Badges
If your congregation would like to place an order for Uniting Church WA name badges (design as shown. 76mm x 25mm with magnet back) you can request a new order form by contacting Wendy, Executive Officer: Communications, by email communications@wa.uca.org.au or phone the Uniting Church Centre on 9260 9800.
News
- The Social Justice Commission have sent out a new Social Justice Snapshot highlighting a selection of events and actions of interest including a great range of Refugee Week activities taking place. Read it here.
- Uniting WA Winter Appeal - More people are experiencing homelessness in WA than ever before. The number of people accessing support from Uniting WA's Tranby Engagement Hub has more than doubled in the past year. Your donation can help make a difference.
- UnitingCare Australia applauds ambition for aged care and focus on older Australians
- The 18th Annual Meeting of the Presbytery of Western Australia is taking place on Saturday 17 June from 9.00am to 4.00pm at Kalamunda Uniting Church. Meeting documents, reports and proposals are now available on the website.
- The next Beananging Kwuurt Institute Trinity - BKI community fellowship service is on Thursday 15 June starting at 2.00pm at BKI, 188 Treasure Rd, Queens Park.
Bunbury Uniting Church is hosting OR3NDA ENSEMBLE on Saturday 24 June at 2.00pm with the inspirational works of two of the leading women composers from the late 19th century. This will be followed by a Sumptuous High Tea. Tickets are available from Stickytickets or by contacting the Church Office staugustineuca@internode.on.net
- St Andrew's Uniting Church are running a Kids Holiday Club for primary school aged children from 3 to 7 June from 9.00am to 12.00pm each day at their church centre at 182 Bennett St, East Perth.
- There's a Propel Network WA launch and worship gathering on Thursday 15 June starting at 6.00pm which includes dinner, fellowship and worship at Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church. RSVP appreciated for catering purposes.
Events
June
- Wednesday 14 June, 9.30am to 11.30am. Ageing Well in Faith at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Wednesday 14 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 15 June, 6.00pm. Propel WA Worship Gathering at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church,
- Friday 16 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 16 June, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - Winter Warmers at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 17 June. 18th Annual Meeting of the Presbytery of Western Australia.
- Sunday 18 June. Refugee Sunday - Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission.
- Sunday 18 - Saturday 24 June. Refugee Week 'Finding Freedom'.
- Sunday 18 June, 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Messy Church at Trinity North Uniting Church, 85-89 Marlock Rd, Greenwood.
- Sunday 18 June, 3.00pm. Uniting Church Anniversary Multicultural Celebration at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Tuesday 20 June. World Refugee Day.
- Wednesday 21 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Thursday 22 June. Uniting Church in Australia 46th Anniversary.
- Friday 23 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Wednesday 28 June, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Saturday 24 June, 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Or3nda Ensemble and High Tea at Bunbury St Augustine's Uniting Church.
- Friday 30 June. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 30 June. Term 2 last day.
July
- Saturday 1 July. Uniting WA's Founding Day 17th Anniversary.
- Sunday 2 - Sunday 9 July. NAIDOC Week 'For our Elders'.
- Wednesday 5 July, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 7 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Wednesday 12 July, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 14 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Monday 17 July. Term 3 first day.
- Wednesday 19 July, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 21 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
- Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July. Mission Shaped Ministry at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
- Saturday 22 July, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Gospel Methodist Church in Kenwick.
- Wednesday 26 July, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
- Friday 28 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
This week we pray for:
Mount Hawthorn St Peter and Emmaus Community Church and Wembley Downs Uniting Church
Earthwise
Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA
Minister (Full Time) Wagin Group of Congregations
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister to fill a vacant placement at Wagin Group of Congregations, Wagin.
Applications close 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
Pilbara Patrol Remote Area Bush Chaplain
The Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplaincy is an outreach of the Uniting Church in the North of Western Australia, funded by Frontier Services. The aim of the role is to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual care and support to people living in this remote area.
Applications close 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
The Presbytery Minister (Pastoral) will ensure the health and vitality of ministers as well as congregations, ministering alongside members of the Pastoral Relations Committee within the Presbytery in their tasks of pastoral oversight.
Applications close 25 June 2023, 5.00pm
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